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When is the best time to visit Dublin?
In general the best time to visit Dublin is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dublin in different months
This is the average weather in Dublin for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 226 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 145 mm in February.
Climate in Dublin
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dublin for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +61°F | +68°F | +72°F | +75°F | +81°F | +88°F | +84°F | +81°F | +73°F | +64°F | +59°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +48°F | +50°F | +54°F | +59°F | +64°F | +68°F | +66°F | +63°F | +57°F | +52°F | +48°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°F | +25°F | +23°F | +25°F | +28°F | +37°F | +41°F | +37°F | +34°F | +25°F | +23°F | +16°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +51°F | +50°F | +49°F | +51°F | +53°F | +58°F | +61°F | +60°F | +60°F | +58°F | +56°F | +54°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 135 | 145 | 111 | 113 | 145 | 77 | 74 | 83 | 72 | 82 | 76 | 136 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dublin during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dublin is July with average maximum temperature going up to +68°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +39°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Dublin during the whole year:
Dublin achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +59°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in March with +48°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dublin looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dublin is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dublin during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 113 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 19 rainy days and 145 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Dublin during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin:
What is the hottest month in Dublin?
The hottest month in Dublin is July with average maximum temperature of +68°F.
What is the coldest month in Dublin?
The coldest month in Dublin is January with minimum temperatures of +39°F.
Is Dublin worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dublin could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Dublin?
if you're looking to visit Dublin when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 72 mm of rain.
Other cities in Ireland
Check out the weather for other cities in Ireland.
Monthly weather in Dublin
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dublin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.